1942-1953

  • Period: to

    World War II

    This was the second world war and it was fought between the Allied powers and Axis powers.
  • Period: to

    Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency

    Vice presidents were John N. Garner, Henry A. Wallace, and Harry S. Truman.
  • Period: to

    Harry S. Truman's presidency

    Vice presidents were Alben W. Barkley.
  • Microwave oven is invented

    Invented by Percy LeBaron Spencer.
  • Period: to

    The Cold War

    This was a period of indirect conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
  • Period: to

    The Korean War

    A war fought between North Korea and South Korea. The United States provided aid in this war.